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JohnG3
Explorer II
Explorer II
Have a 2010 Ford F250 crew cab 4x4 super duty diesel. Ford data shows 15300 pounds maximum towing weight. We tow a 2008 Montana 3485SA fifth wheel trailer. The shipping weight listed in the trailer is 12,000 lbs. The GVWR is 15250. We stopped at a CAT Scales on the way home from a trip a couple days ago to weigh the rigs. CAT scales weight each axle at the same time.

The scale printout is:

Steering axle: 5200 lbs.
Drive axle: 5860 lbs.
Trailer axles: 10340 lbs.
Total: 21400 lbs.

What's the opinion of the weight experts? The trailer was loaded with the usual stuff for a trip. The only variable is the food in the refrigerator.
John and Elaine. Furry ones, Bubba, Buddy, Barney and Miss Chevious
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fj12ryder
Explorer III
Explorer III
Maximum towing weight really doesn't mean much when you're talking about 5th wheels. More of a concern is the pin weight and what it is doing to your GVW.

Looks like your GVW is about 11,000 lbs. You're probably over your GVWR a bit. Check out what your GVWR is and see how you feel about it.
Howard and Peggy

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